The ownership of vast quantities of military power and the ability to project that power globally does not ensure the achievement of the 'ends' desired from a war. Since 1945, the United States and her Western allies increasingly fail to realize a...
This study investigates the interwar periods following World War I, World War II, and Vietnam. During each period the Army message to Congress is explored. The study also examines downsizing effects on training, morale, and readiness. Post-Cold...
Miranda, Billie; Latham, Robert W., Jr.; Cramer, Peter; Riley, Raymond; Canterbury, Robert
Every war brings unforeseen challenges to military organizations, mandating adaptation to current and emerging realities. Failure to transform appropriately results in defeat, whether immediately or during the next cycle of conflict. The current...
The 1075th Transportation Company received their mission to deploy to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in April, 2004. They were informed their duties would be to provide theater line-haul transportation support to US and coalition forces during Operation...
This paper supports the theory that transformation of business practices are correctly in line with the military’s efforts to defeat future enemies while simultaneously fighting war campaigns on two fronts. Outlines the business practices in the...
SGM Jenkins began his career on 23 Oct 1978 when he volunteered for the US Army Reserve. On Jun 1, 2006 he got promoted to SGM. SGM Jenkins is a career soldier and has held many leadership positions within the department of the Army. SGM Jenkins...
Despite the overall success of U.S. Army forces during the "major combat operations " phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), there is a widely held perception that the logistics system was far less effective than it should have been during OIF....
A civil-military operations center (CMOC) is a term all too familiar to any civil affairs and psychological operator, but not so familiar to many others in the military. I have been a civil affairs operator for almost ten years and first learned of...
This monograph examines the execution of the Commander’s Emergency Response Program (CERP) by operational forces and offers a methodology to better its execution. This study asserts that CERP is a necessary and appropriate program for operational...
This monograph addresses the viability of the current organization for logistics support to meet future battlefield demands. The pace of modern battle requires that American forces arrive on the future battlefield organized, trained and equipped to...
This paper compares and Contrasts the action at Mogadishu and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over the years we have adapt to the enemy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Soldiers are well train and ready prior to commencement of combat operation. Non...
In October 1993, the Quick Reaction Force Headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia observed, "convoys are more vulnerable to attack than ground maneuver forces and should be planned and executed as a combat operation." During the period from 1993 to...
Counter Insurgency Operations conducted in Kosovo by Special Forces ODA 086 in conjunction with the Polish-Ukrainian Battalion underscores how quickly a Peacekeeping mission can turn into a COIN mission. Insurgent forces along the Macedonian border...
This paper is to inform the reader about Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as well as to point out the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm to the region. This paper will guide the reader through a series of events that evolved from a war...
A new way of fighting for Americans evolved because Kuwait's' invasion. Why did Saddam attack Kuwait? Many American officials thought Saddam just wanted to settle the long-standing dispute over oil prices. Nevertheless, Saddam invaded Kuwait and...
With all the missions Soldiers have going in the U.S. Army right now, should they include time to study history? In this paper, I will argue in favor of studying history. I don’t think the average Soldier needs to know all the details of battle....
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat to the US Army and various methods used to counter this threat. The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) is the current method. This paper will address...
This paper describes some of the key events during my attendance to Enlisted Green Platoon, which is a prerequisite in order to be assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). I discussed the training in chronological...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...